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Tornado History

Marion Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Marion, Kentucky. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1973 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $685K, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes11
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries5
Property Damage$685K
Avg Length1.9 mi
Avg Width109 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Marion, Kentucky

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Marion, Kentucky with 0 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 7.99 miles in Marion, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 450.0 yards in Marion, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Dec 11, 2021

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Marion, Kentucky, October is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2021 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1977 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 December 11, 20212021F1 October 1, 19771977EF1 June 23, 20172017F1 November 9, 20002000F1 May 25, 19731973EF1 December 11, 20212021EF1 January 1, 20222022EF0 October 19, 20072007EF0 November 5, 20182018EF0 January 30, 20132013EF0 July 18, 20232023© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
December 11, 2021EF2Marion, Kentucky7.99 mi450 yd01N/A
October 1, 1977F1Marion, Kentucky4.7 mi300 yd00$250K
June 23, 2017EF1Marion, Kentucky2.1 mi100 yd00$150K
November 9, 2000F1Marion, Kentucky0.3 mi70 yd00$100K
May 25, 1973F1Marion, Kentucky0.1 mi33 yd02$25K
December 11, 2021EF1Marion, Kentucky1.9 mi50 yd00N/A
January 1, 2022EF1Marion, Kentucky0.26 mi50 yd00N/A
October 19, 2007EF0Marion, Kentucky0.77 mi20 yd00$100K
November 5, 2018EF0Marion, Kentucky2 mi60 yd00$35K
January 30, 2013EF0Marion, Kentucky0.12 mi50 yd02$25K
July 18, 2023EF0Marion, Kentucky0.11 mi20 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.